US judiciary: Trump’s impact on courts likely to last long beyond his term
MARK SHERMAN, KEVIN FREKING and MATTHEW DALY, of Associated Press, report…
ESSAY: MOVING ON FROM THE KAVANAUGH CASE WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE
US pastor JENTEZEN FRANKLIN, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says it’s important Americans not get caught up in the “tribal sensation” of “I believe her” or “I believe him” claims that are often rooted in political affiliations…
Pope likens abortion to “hiring a hitman to resolve a problem”
Abortion is like “hiring a hitman to resolve a problem”, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square this week. In some of his strongest comments on the issue, the Pope was reportedly reflecting on the fifth Commandment – “You shall not kill” – when he noted a “contradictory approach to […]
As US Senate nears Kavanaugh confirmation vote, faith voices speak out
RNS As senators remain embroiled in a contentious battle over Brett Kavanaugh’s potential elevation to the US Supreme Court, faith groups are increasingly voicing both passionate opposition to and support for the nominee. On Wednesday, the National Council of Churches – which boasts 38 member denominations with 40 million members – unveiled a sternly worded […]
ESSAY: WHO AMONG US? WHAT THE KAVANAUGH HEARINGS CAN TEACH US ABOUT FORGIVENESS
In an article first published on Religion News Service, KATELYN BEATY, former managing editor of ‘Christianity Today’ and the author of ‘A Woman’s Place’, reflects on events in the US surrounding the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court…
ESSAY: HOW WOULD BRETT KAVANAUGH RULE IN US SUPREME COURT RELIGION CASES?
MARK SILK, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s record on cases involving religion…
Trump names religious liberty ‘warrior’ Brett Kavanaugh to US Supreme Court
RNS US President Donald Trump has nominated US Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be his Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, setting the stage for a heated confirmation battle that will likely focus on his views regarding both law and religion. Trump made the announcement from the White House on Monday […]
US SUPREME COURT: TRUMP’S POSSIBLE NOMINEES – THE FAITH FACTOR
The three possible US Supreme Court nominees widely considered to be front-runners for Justice Anthony Kennedy’s seat are Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Raymond Kethledge. EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, takes a look at what they have said and done with regard to religion…